re: #164 Aceofwhat?

correctly describing the behavior that is now forbidden is unrelated to a discussion of its motivations.

If bullying does not count in an instance, and we think it ought to, then clearly we need to improve our definition of the behavior we wish to ban.

the motivating factor is irrelevant when the behavior to be banned is aptly spelled out in the legislation, because the behavior leaves no wiggle room for discernment.

you’re solving the problem the hard way. ban the behavior and the motivation becomes impossible to factor.

I’m sorry; this doesn’t take into account what happens when the presiding authority (teacher, principal, etc.) has their thumb on the scale and declares the bullying acceptable or not a problem. Explicit description of the kinds of bullying only help people in the real world administer the law.

Also, frankly, you’re misstating when you claim that we’re looking at motivations. We’re saying “don’t hassle people on the basis of who they sleep with.” That’s an action. Looking at their motivation would be, “Don’t hassle gay people if you’re doing it because of your religion” or “Don’t hassle gay people if you’re in the closet and can’t admit it.”

This bill is still on the what. The why is irrelevant.